Joyce B. Danforth

BARRE – Joyce Bertha Danforth, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born May 9, 1929 in St. Johnsbury, she was the daughter of Archie and Julia (Collins) LaPoint. Joyce attended Spaulding High School.

On March 8, 1947, Joyce married Laurel Ray Danforth in the Hedding United Methodist Church in Barre. Following their marriage, they lived in several central Vermont areas, including Fairlee and East Barre.   He died June 5, 2000.

Joyce worked for Capitol Stationers in charge of the book department and worked for several other businesses in the Central Vermont area. She later worked in the cashier department for the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in both Hanover, NH and Lebanon, NH for approximately fifteen years until her retirement.

She enjoyed sewing, crafts, and spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her son, Stephen Danforth and his wife, Christine of Concord, NH; grandchildren Shaun Danforth and his wife, Heidi and their son Bailey; Heather Danforth; Erin Tsiatsios and her husband, Tim and their daughter Isla; Jeffrey Sauvigne and his wife, Michelle; Nicole Heimarck and her husband, Steven and their children; her sister Dorothy “Dot” Lamb of Berlin as well as nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter Sharen Danforth Sauvigne; her brothers Avery LaPoint, Clayton LaPoint, Floyd “Bud” LaPoint; and her sister Pearl Chase.

The service to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Friday, September 22, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hedding United Methodist Church, 40 Washington Street, Barre.   Following the service, interment will take place at Hope Cemetery in Barre. There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers per the family’s request, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 300 Cornerstone Drive, Williston, VT 05495.